The indie-tastemaking Web site people love to hate, Pitchfork, spent the past few days counting down what it considers the 200 best albums of the 2000s. Last night, the curtain was lifted on the top 20. You can see them here.
Spoiler alert: Radiohead’s “Kid A” is No. 1. Just kidding; you can’t spoil something everyone knew was coming.
So … what do you think? Good call at No. 1? Bad call? Who cares, because Pitchfork SUX? (As I said on Twitter: The incessant slagging of Pitchfork has become far more annoying than the site itself.)
(Speaking of Twitter: #indierockconfessions I have never listened to “Kid A.” I’ve heard a song or two, but don’t own the album and have never heard most of it.)
So yeah, most of the top 10 is pretty predictable (that’s not to say off-base), but I’m surprised to see the Panda Bear album that high. I think it’s an interesting listen, but there’s no way it’s the ninth best album of the past 10 years. Just no way.
I’m also surprised TV On The Radio didn’t crack the top 20. And the idea that “Kala” is M.I.A.’s best album? Over “Arular”? That’s just crazy talk.
What else, what else … um … I’m working on my own list for Frequency and I think there are four albums on Pitchfork’s list that might make my Top 20. Can you guess which four?
OK … enough prodding. Basically, I love, love, love discussing music, so if you want to discuss music, leave a comment. If not, that’s cool. (*sniff*)









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